Argentina: Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual

Post projects a slight increase in fresh apple production in Marketing Year (MY) 2024/25, forecast at 488,000 metric tons (MT), while pear production is expected to decrease to 655,000 MT from the previous year. Favorable weather conditions, with mild temperatures and scattered frosts, have not significantly affected crop development to date. Apple exports are anticipated to increase to 82,000 MT, whereas pear imports are projected to remain stable at approximately 330,000 MT, consistent with prior years. The number of fruit producers in the country continues to shrink, driven by escalating production costs, persistently low fruit prices, and increased competition for land from other sectors.